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That's the plan. I think we're going to drive the 2.0 and 2.5 back-to-back to get a good comparison of the power.

My wife and I are looking forward to driving the '14 with the 2.5. She loved everything about the '13 CX-5 except it being a little underpowered. Sales guy just called and said the 2014s were in.

Full link: http://www.bbc.com/autos/story/20130131-mazda-prepares-us-diesel-invasion

So if it's the 2014 GT, then it's the 2.5? My local dealer just called me today, and said they got some in. Wife has been shopping for a new car and really liked the 2013, but thought it was a little underpowered. How would you compare the power to the 2.0?

I think I remember hearing the ratings for the 2.5 are just 1 MPG less than the 2.0 in the city, and the same highway rating, at least on the FWD model. Here's the release link. Excerpts: "The EPA-tested numbers reflect minimal sacrifice in efficiency with 25 city/32 highway MPG for...

For what it's worth, my Sonata literally sounds like a blender when you rev it at idle. Under load on the road, you can hear the turbo whoosh a little, but still doesn't make exactly soul-stirring noises. As much as I generally dislike VWs, I have to say I think the VR6 is/was one of the...

I'd figure about a $2,000 premium over the 2.5 gasser. I'm thinking for the U.S. market, the diesel will probably be automatic-only. I can't wait for the Passat TDI/Mazda 6 Skyactiv-D comparison tests! I have a feeling the Mazda will blow the VW into the weeds.

I really, really like the new 6, but I think I'll personally hold out for the diesel, if I end up getting one.

Wife and I test-drove the CR-V, and neither of us was very impressed with it, I was probably even less impressed than she was. She drove the CX-5 afterward, and much preferred it in nearly every respect, except for lack of power. When I told her the CX-5 would be offered with a 2.5L engine, she...

My Sonata isn't perfect, but I have no complaints about the power & performance of the 2.0 turbo. The number of people with the mentality "there's no replacement for displacement" is shrinking by the day. Long-term reliability remains to be seen somewhat, but as long as you're smart about the...

I'm thinking the 2.5 should cut about a full second off the 0-60 time, on average. But more importantly, I think the seat-of-the-pants improvement in "feel" should be substantial.

I'm thinking the 0-60 will be in the high 7s, low 8s. I'd say between 7.5 to 8.2. Which when you consider 85-90% of midsize sedans are sold with 4-cyl engines (even when a V-6 option is offered) it's not a deal-killer. I think the diesel should satisfy those wanting a "beefier" feel. There may...

Eh, not major things, just minor annoyances. Squeaky sunroof and headliner, audio controls spazzing out. The only issue I'd consider "major" is the push-button start malfunctioning due to a faulty brake sensor switch. I took it in under warranty to get fixed, and haven't had an issue since. Not...

I believe DI enables the 13:1 compression ratio, so I'm almost certain the 2.5 is DI. Must be a typo in the specs.

I've been trying to convince my wife to hold out for the diesel, but it's been hard enough getting her to wait for the 2.5. She drove the 2013 with the 2.0L, and loved the vehicle overall, but wished it had a little more power. I told her "wait a few months." It's looking like she's probably...

I can't wait to see what the figures are on the Skyactiv-D. I'm guessing it's going to be about 32/44, which would be awesome.

I love the looks of the 2014 6. I think I'd probably hold out for the diesel, though. My current Sonata 2.0T is nice, and has plenty of power, but hasn't proven quite as reliable as my P5 was, and gets OK, not outstanding fuel economy. The idea of 310 lb-ft and an average consistently in the 30s...

Remember the Detroit show is coming next month, and Chicago and New York just a few months after that. Mazda's got to save some surprises for future shows. I'm thinking an announcement on the CX-5 diesel will come sometime before the end of calendar 2013.

Probably right. That's still significantly shorter than 12.5k mi, so maybe that's why Mazda isn't overly concerned about the Skyactiv-D in the U.S., at least not publicly. I heard there will be an announcement at the L.A. show later this month.

20,000 km is about 12,400 miles, which seems like a long interval between oil changes. My guess (just a guess) is that when the Skyactiv-D comes to the U.S. (whether in the 6 or CX-5) Mazda USA will specify an oil-change interval of 5000-6000 miles, potentially replacing the oil before the...